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Brown-Forman Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2022 by Ethisphere

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brown-Forman (NYSE:BFB) (NYSE:BFA) has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

This is Brown-Forman’s first year being recognized. In 2022, 135 honorees were recognized spanning 22 countries and 45 industries.

“We are delighted to be named one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies, a sign of Brown-Forman’s longstanding commitment to ethical business practices,” said Lawson Whiting, CEO, Brown-Forman Corporation. "We believe in connecting our deep-rooted values to the work we do each and every day, and we are proud to be recognized by Ethisphere for this commitment."

“Today, business leaders face their greatest mandate yet to be ethical, accountable, and trusted to drive positive change,” said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. “We continue to be inspired by the World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to integrity, sustainability, governance, and community. Congratulations to Brown-Forman for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.”

Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.

The full list of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies can be found at World’s Most Ethical Companies Honorees.

Brown-Forman

For over 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee RTDs, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel's Single Barrel, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers’ Craft, The GlenDronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, Slane, Herradura, el Jimador, New Mix, Korbel, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, Chambord, and Fords Gin. Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by approximately 4,700 employees and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide. For more information about the company, please visit http://www.brown-forman.com/.

About Ethisphere

Ethisphere® is the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices that fuel corporate character, marketplace trust and business success. Ethisphere has deep expertise in measuring and defining core ethics standards using data-driven insights that help companies enhance corporate character and measure and improve culture. Ethisphere honors superior achievement through its World’s Most Ethical Companies recognition program and provides a community of industry experts with the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA).

Contacts

Brown-Forman Corporation
Elizabeth Conway
Elizabeth_Conway@b-f.com

Ethisphere
Anne Walker
Anne.Walker@Ethisphere.com

Brown-Forman Corporation

NYSE:BF.B
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Headquarters: Louisville, KY
CEO: Lawson Whiting
Employees: 5,400
Organization: PUB
Revenues: 4,200,000,000.00 (2024)
Net Income: 1,400,000,000.00 (2024)

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Contacts

Brown-Forman Corporation
Elizabeth Conway
Elizabeth_Conway@b-f.com

Ethisphere
Anne Walker
Anne.Walker@Ethisphere.com

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